"Resistance isn’t actually a sign of doing something wrong, it means that you’re changing something that needs to be changed," Jemal Demeke, Researcher, Wellesley Institute. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second virtual side event yesterday as part of the United Nations Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Grounded in findings from our recent State of Black Economics Report (SOBER), the event explored updated data on the experiences of diverse Black communities across Canada. Featuring thought leaders in equity, research and innovation, the panel shared powerful insights on how organizations can take data-driven action to break down systemic barriers: ▶️ Nancy Mitchell, Director of Research - Special Projects, Diversity Institute ▶️ Cassandra Dorrington, President & CEO, Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) ▶️ Nadine Spencer, CEO, BrandEQ Group ▶️ Jemal Demeke, Researcher, Wellesley Institute 📺 Missed it? Download the full SOBER report here: bit.ly/3QZqpy4 #HumanRights #PeopleofAfricanDescent #Forum #50_30Challenge SSHRC-CRSH #Entrepreneurship
